May 30 in Detroit Tigers History: Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement (1980)

On May 30, 1980, longtime Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement. The owner of 125 career saves, Hiller had made a dramatic return to the major leagues in 1972, just one year after suffering a heart attack. Hiller capped off the comeback by leading the American League with 38 s

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